British Safety Council Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment
This short course is for anyone who has to carry out manual handling risk assessments in the workplace.
Why choose the British Safety Council?
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We are one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations
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Our tutors are experts in health and safety and are excellent teachers
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No 'death by PowerPoint' – learning is student-centred and interactive
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Our focus is on practical application and will enable you to personally carry out manual handling risk assessments.
What's in it for me?
By the end of the course you will be performing your own manual handling risk assessments with confidence. This will help you to protect your staff and business, as well as comply with the law.
You will also gain a certificate confirming your knowledge and understanding of the manual handling risk assessment process.
Qualification overview
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the qualification, learners will:
- Understand the importance of manual handling risk assessments
- Understand the principles of controlling the risks from manual handling
- Understand how a manual handling risk assessment is undertaken.
Assessment
Online assessment task completed after the course, testing knowledge and understanding of the manual handling risk assessment process.
Specification
How can I study?
We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.
You can study for the qualification online, live online or we can deliver the course in your workplace.
Online - instant access
If you can’t find time in your busy schedule to attend a classroom course, then online training is the answer.
The online programme includes interactive e-Learning exercises and knowledge tests.
You have 6 weeks to complete the course and assessments once enrolled. The enrolment period begins once a learner is registered in the system, not on purchase.
Why online?
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Structured and easy to follow programme
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Study wherever and whenever suits you
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Perfect for people with busy lives
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Most cost-effective way to study for this qualification
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Course includes comprehensive range of materials
In your workplace
We can visit your workplace and deliver the course on a date of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows students to keep in touch with work.
The one-day course is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced tutor in an interactive and engaging way.
Why in your workplace?
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Cost-effective option for a group of learners
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Face-to-face courses have the highest pass rates
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Expert teaching by an experienced tutor
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Class discussions can be company-specific
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Allows students to keep in touch with work